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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 938.52 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 938.52 and 377.27 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 938.52 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/938.52 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 938.52 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 354,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,074.27/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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